The Basics: Born December 31, 1706, in Italy; died November 8, 1745, in Italy; beatified October 10, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, November 8. Woman religious. The Story: Maria’s short life was full of both struggle and joy. From childhood, perhaps influenced by a priest uncle who lived with her family, Maria wanted to… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Crucified Satellico
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary the Slave
The Basics: Born unknown; died in the fourth century in Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, November 1. Victim of persecution. The Story: Mary was not popular with the other slaves of Roman senator Tertullus, at least in part because as the only Christian, she refused to participate in pagan rites. Tertullus found her to be an… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary the Slave
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Winifred
The Basics: Born about 600 in Wales; died about 650 in Wales; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, November 3. Woman religious. The Story: That Winifred (also known as Winefride) lived in seventh-century Wales, there is no doubt. But what happened to her when she was fifteen is the stuff of legends… and, perhaps, a symbol of faith… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Winifred
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Salome
The Basics: Born late 1st century BC, possibly in what is now Israel; died circa 47, possibly in France or Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, October 22. Mother; evangelist. The Story: We know her as the wife of Zebedee, mother of the apostles James and John, the woman who was so bold as to ask Jesus… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Salome